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Fragments and the Dark's avatar

This is really cool, John! 😁 I truly love it! The workers accent of the protagonists is brilliant! So creepy, when he looks at the coin and no one sees the hand twiching! 😱😳💀

Gary Mucklow's avatar

This is a solid start to the serial. The Victorian horror elements are vivid and the ending at the pub provides a strong hook for the next installment. Can't wait to read more!

Charlie Walls's avatar

Really cool;

Charlie Walls's avatar

Really cool! Is what I meant

Aaliya's avatar

The atmosphere in this story is so vivid. I can almost feel the fog and hear the rain. Great job setting the scene! Incredibly intense!

Kimberly B🌴👻🌴's avatar

I only hopped on here for a couple of minutes and I'm going to be in suspense until I have more time. This is so cool, John! I can literally feel the energy flowing from your writing here. I can see how these Penny Dreadfuls have taken you in, and I'm excited to come along for this journey!

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Thank you. Oh, th anticipation…LOL

Blood_Dahlia's avatar

This is great! I love the effect this coin is having its almost like a curse virus. Anyone that sees it... 👀

Mathew C. Bryant • Horror Poet's avatar

Awesome start! Going to have to dig in to the rest tonight 🪙

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Thank you. Hope you enjoy the full story.

Alicia's avatar

Very atmospheric, like watching a movie - a very bloody, manic movie. Can't wait to see what happens next!🪙

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Part 2 is up now. Final part coming tonight.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

John - The weight in this piece sits just beneath the surface.

Labor. Weather. Hunger.

Then the interruption.

The coin shifts everything, not by force, but by revealing what was already present.

Eric O'Neal's avatar

The world needs more stories like this.

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

I’m hoping to share many more. I have a million ideas. Thank you!!

Jacqueline's avatar

I am hooked! Really enjoyed this and can’t wait to see where you take it.

John Watson - Horror Author's avatar

Part 2 is dipping into alternate universe Hellraiser territory. Glad you enjoyed it, as I was legit nervous about this one.

Jacqueline's avatar

Ooo, that sounds awesome. And, I get that. I’m always nervous when I post to be honest. But you have a great style. Looking forward to reading more!